Oats Idli: Give The South Indian Staple A Gluten-Free Twist
By Garima Johar
March 17, 2025
The South Indian staple, idlis are traditionally made with dal and rice. However, if you want to give them a healthier and gluten-free twist, here is a quick recipe to prepare oats idli.
Ingredients
1 cup rolled oats 1/2 cup sooji 1/2 cup dahi 1 tablespoon finely chopped coriander leaves 1 teaspoon grated ginger 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds 1/2 teaspoon urad dal 1/4 teaspoon hing 2-3 curry leaves 1/2 teaspoon eno fruit salt Salt to taste 2 tablespoons oil Water as needed
Step 1
Lightly roast rolled oats till fragrant. Grind them into a coarse powder.
Step 2
Mix with sooji, dahi, and water till you get a thick batter. Add in grated ginger and coriander leaves.
Step 3
Make the tempering with mustard seeds, urad dal, hing, curry leaves, and salt.
Step 4
Pour the tempering over the batter and mix well. Mix in eno fruit salt just before steaming.
Step 5
Grease the idli moulds, fill them with the batter, and steam for 10-12 minutes.
Step 6
Let the oats idli cool and serve them with sambar and coconut chutney.
